Topic: U.S. Republican Party
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Briefing
IRS 101: Seven questions about the tea party scandal
The Internal Revenue Service is under the microscope now, as revelations have emerged that the agency wrongly targeted conservative groups seeking nonprofit status. Here’s an accounting of what has happened, along with the ramifications.
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Immigration reform bill: Top 8 changes GOP senators want
More than 300 amendments were submitted for possible inclusion in a sweeping immigration reform package – at least 100 of them from two Republicans, Sens. Charles Grassley of Iowa and Jeff Sessions of Alabama. Here are eight notable changes GOP lawmakers want to see in bill, as the Senate Judiciary Committee takes up amendments between now and Memorial Day.
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Where do things stand at Guantánamo? Six basic questions answered.
President Obama this week pledged to “reengage” with Congress to find a way to close the terror detention camp at the Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, naval base. The renewed focus comes as 100 of the 166 detainees are reported to be engaged in a hunger strike. Here is a brief look at where things stand now.
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5 steps to bipartisan cuts in Medicare – and the deficit
Medicare is the single greatest contributor to long-term deficits. If Democrats and Republicans cooperate on waste-cutting ideas – many of which are backed by President Obama – both parties stand to gain. Here are five ways Congress should act.
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Briefing
After the 'sequester,' now what?
$85 billion in across-the-board cuts to defense and social programs took effect March 1. The cuts must occur this fiscal year, which ends Sept. 30. Here's how things look.
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Biden's "rhetorical flourishes" lead to Palin-like seclusion?
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Did Palin really need $150k for a new wardrobe?
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The Monitor's View: Restore trust in voter rolls
Charges of fraud and suppression undermine confidence in voter registration.
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Congress weighs another stimulus
But this plan is likely to be aimed at people and areas hit hard by the slump.
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USA
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Colin Powell versus Joe the Plumber. Who's more powerful?
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Are voter fraud fears overblown?
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Powell endorses Obama, says America still inspires
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Palin appears on Saturday Night Live -- no, the real Palin
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about feminism and the pro-life movement.
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Opinion: Why some blacks still might not vote for Obama
There are more factors than race. Just look to recent history for proof.
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The Monitor's View: Obama, McCain, and that darned deficit
Do what it takes to avoid a deep recession, then deal with the deficit pileup: the national debt.
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Can McCain win tonight? Three things he must do
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Obama's spending how much on ads?
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Despite polls and pundits, McCain hanging on
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Letters to the Editor
Readers write about whether negative campaign ads inform or mislead voters, and what benefit 'trickle-down economics' really gives ordinary people.
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Opinion: Amid Palin hype, a pro-life feminist's dilemma
Both the Republican and Democratic parties force me to betray my core values.
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McCain aims for crucial senior vote
Obama now leads in states with many older voters.
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Obama gaining among rural voters
Southeast Ohio, where many small communities are economically hard-hit, may be a bellwether.
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Obama gaining among rural voters
Southeast Ohio, where many small communities are economically hard-hit, may be a bellwether.
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McCain campaigns for Obama at McCain event?
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McCain to Biden: Too early to celebrate
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Biden: "McCain campaign is on the ropes"
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What about Fannie and Freddie?
Lawmakers look to place blame for the financial crisis, but not (yet) on the institutions it had a hand in.
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Debate II: Can it get any more boring?
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